Truck strap winch rewinding device
First Claim
1. In combination with a conventional load strap winch assembly comprising a hollow winch drum having a radial hole into the hollow of said drum, a device attachable thereto for the purpose of rewinding load straps onto the winch drum, comprising:
- a cylindrical spindle member adapted for axial insertion inside the hollow of the existing winch drum of the load strap winch assembly, said spindle including a locking detent member adapted for radial outward movement for engagement with the hole in said winch drum once the spindle member is inserted fully therein, and a spindle driver coupled to said spindle for the purpose of applying rotational motion to said winch drum via said spindle.
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Abstract
A device for rewinding a load strap onto a winch of the type typically used to secure loads on flat bed truck trailers. The device includes a spindle (10) with engagement pin (20) that fits inside the winch drum (34) of the existing winch (32) (as commonly found on flat bed truck trailers to secure loads). The engagement pin (20) engages the winch bar holes (36) in winch drum (34). The spindle (10) is fitted with either a large hand crank (28), small hand crank (32) or motor (38) allowing the operator to rapidly and conveniently rewind loose load securing straps that will not be immediately reused to secure a new load onto the load securing winch (32).
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8 Claims
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1. In combination with a conventional load strap winch assembly comprising a hollow winch drum having a radial hole into the hollow of said drum, a device attachable thereto for the purpose of rewinding load straps onto the winch drum, comprising:
a cylindrical spindle member adapted for axial insertion inside the hollow of the existing winch drum of the load strap winch assembly, said spindle including a locking detent member adapted for radial outward movement for engagement with the hole in said winch drum once the spindle member is inserted fully therein, and a spindle driver coupled to said spindle for the purpose of applying rotational motion to said winch drum via said spindle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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